Charlotte, N.C., to see a sunny high near 79°F today, with a steady forecast until the weekend's possible showers and thunderstorms. Fire danger warning issued for the area.

Gaston County Sheriff's deputies read to students during Read Across America Week, an initiative to foster a love of reading among youngsters, showcasing community policing efforts.

A house fire on Sterling Road in Gastonia, NC was aggressively tackled by multiple fire departments. Casualties or the cause of the fire have not been reported.

The Carolina Panthers re-signed center Austin Corbett to a one-year deal, avoiding free agency, with Cade Mays as backup. Corbett recovered from a bicep injury and was previously a guard for the Rams.

The CMPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting in University City Division while serving warrants. Two officers were injured, and the suspect died. The officers are on leave, and further details are pending.

Charlotte forecast: sunny with a breeze today, high 73°F; clear tonight, low 40°F; chance of rain Sunday, high 58°F; rain likely Monday; sunny and warm midweek.

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County celebrated its 177th home dedication for a single mother named Tracy, with the home being fully furnished by the Warrick Dunn Foundation.

Charlotte police shut down an illegal gambling operation inside a convenience store, leading to two misdemeanor charges and the seizure of gaming machines and $13,000.

Bayshore Live Oak Park's eastern parking lot has reopened, offering limited access to the park while full amenities remain closed, signaling a gradual return to normalcy for Charlotte County.

Upcoming meetings in Charlotte County will cover community planning, development, and resource management, starting with the Planning and Zoning Board on March 10th.

Concord, NC ranks fourth among the state's populous cities for small businesses, praised for affordability, quality of life, and business-friendly climate.

An elderly man died after his car hit two parked vehicles and power poles in Burke County. The road closure lasted several hours for repairs. No excessive speed or impairment was involved.

A student at Cuthbertson High School has been charged after making threats to schools, leading to an arrest, heightened security, and community unease.